Radio Rats

Radio Rats
OriginSprings, South Africa
GenresRock
Labels
  • Jo'burg Records
  • Radium Wreckords
Past members
  • Dave Davies
  • Leonard Dixon
  • Jonathan Handley
  • Herbie Parkin
Websitewww.radiorats.co.za Edit this at Wikidata

The Radio Rats was a South African rock group formed in 1977[1] in Springs, South Africa, by Jonathan Handley (lead guitar and background vocals), Dave Davies on lead vocals and Herbie Parkin on bass, with various drummers. Leonard Dixon is remembered as the group's drummer during its most famous period.

"The Rats", as they are known colloquially, are notable for their 1979 hit "ZX Dan". In 1978, the group recorded a ten-song LP called Into the Night We Slide. The album immediately created a stir, in particular with its kick-off single, "ZX Dan", which peaked at no. 2 on Johannesburg-based Radio 5 (now called "5FM"). It was kept off the number one position by Michael Jackson.

  1. ^ Album liner notes for Into the Night We Slide, The Radio Rats, Fresh Music, 2002 CD re-issue